Should I Go to a 4S Shop to Repair the Dent on My New Car?
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New car dents can be repaired at a 4S shop or at a repair shop. Introduction to car dent repair: Definition: Car dent repair is different from ordinary sheet metal repair. It refers to the use of optical and mechanical means to treat the dented area of the car in order to repair the dent as much as possible. This repair method does not damage the car paint, which is a low-cost solution for car owners and can save repair time. Dent repair is an advanced international repair process and has significant advantages over ordinary sheet metal repair. Benefits: It greatly reduces construction time and can save a lot of expenses. It does not damage the car paint, keeping the paint in its original factory condition, and the paint color will not change after repair. Car dent repair is purely manual physical work, green and environmentally friendly without pollution. In contrast, sheet metal and painting produce waste, causing environmental pollution. Disadvantages: It can only repair metal parts that are not severely dented. Plastic parts on the car body, edges of the doors, areas where the car paint putty is too thick, and severely deformed parts of the car body cannot be repaired.
When my new car had a dent, my first thought was about safety and aesthetics, so I headed straight to the 4S dealership. Since the car body was new and the paint hadn't aged, small repair shops might use mismatched parts, risking color discrepancies or dent recurrence if the repair isn't done properly. The 4S dealership has original manufacturer techniques and professional tools, such as laser-guided dent repair, ensuring the body is restored to its original condition. Untreated dents can also lead to water ingress, causing rust or hidden sensor damage, which affects driving safety. I now regret not going earlier, especially after seeing a friend's car repaired at a roadside shop needing rework within six months. As an average car owner, I recommend taking new car dents to the 4S dealership—though more expensive, it offers peace of mind, warranty documentation, and better resale value in the future.
